Britney Spears in association with AEG Live is bringing “The Circus Starring Britney Spears” back to North America. Currently touring Europe, Britney will return to North America this August to perform in 20 cities.

“The Circus Starring Britney Spears” kicked-off in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA on March 3, 2009, and is the highest grossing tour of 2009 in North America to date. “The pop star…pulled out all the stops before a sell-out crowd of 16,400 to launch her much anticipated world tour,” states Reuters. Britney is currently touring Europe to raves reviews. “The Circus starring Britney Spears, the relentlessly high octane and superbly choreographed affair delighted 23,000 assembled fans” claims the UK’s Daily Mail, and The Financial Times stating “…with costume changes, a mini-magic show and blingy bicycles, the presentation was a feast for the eyes.”

“I’m so excited to bring The Circus back to North America. I’ve made some really cool changes to the show that I think my fans are really going to love. I also get to bring the show to some new cities we missed the first time around,” exclaims Britney.

Tour dates are:

AUGUST 2009

20 – Hamilton, ON – Copps Coliseum
21 – Ottawa, ON – Scotiabank Place
24 – New York, NY – MSG
25 – New York, NY – MSG
29 – Boston, MA – TD Banknorth Garden
30 – Philadelphia, PA – Wachovia Center

SEPTEMBER, 2009

1 – Orlando, FL – Amway Arena
2 – Miami, FL – AA Arena
4 – Atlanta, GA – Philips Arena
5 – Greensboro, NC – Coliseum
8 – Detroit, MI – The Palace of Auburn Hills
9 – Chicago, IL – Allstate Center
11 – Des Moines, IA – Wells Fargo Arena
12 – Grand Forks, IA – Alerus Center
15 – Tulsa, OK – BOK Center
16 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
18 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
19 – Bossier City, LA – CenturyTel Center
21 – El Paso, TX – Don Haskins Center
23 – Los Angeles, CA – Staples Center
26 – Las Vegas, NV – Mandalay Bay
27 – Las Vegas, NV – Mandalay Bay

Tickets go on sale beginning Friday, June 19th.